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    Manungayaw (en. To sway or swing)

    /ma-nuŋ-ga-jaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that means to sway or refers to the action of moving one's body rhythmically.
    The child will sway under the moon while singing.
    Ang bata ay manungayaw sa ilalim ng buwan habang nag-aawit.
    A verb indicating an action with dancing or swaying.
    People sway along with the music during the celebration.
    Ang mga tao ay manungayaw kasabay ng musika sa selebrasyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'ugayaw' meaning 'to sway'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Swaying in dreams
    Dancing or swaying in aspirations and hopes.
    Manungayaw sa mga pangarap

    Related Words

    sway
    A term referring to the motion of an object/person moving up and down or side to side.
    ugoy

    Slang Meanings

    Shouting or talking loudly
    They sound like manungayaw at the corner, it's so noisy!
    Parang manungayaw sila sa kanto, ang ingay!
    Fighting or airing out grievances
    Those kids are manungayaw again, no stopping them.
    Yung mga chikitin na 'yun, manungayaw na naman, wala nang tigil.